Jan 12, 2021• by journey_junkies
Ten Highlights of South Island, New Zealand
Taking a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand was one of our favourite travel experiences. From breath-taking scenery to amazing wildlife, not to mention the friendly (and sometimes...
Dec 29, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger
Diving at the Poor Knights Islands
The Poor Knights Islands are a Marine Reserve and Nature Reserve about 20km off the Tutukaka Coast in Northland, and they are internationally renowned as one of the premium dive destinations...
Dec 28, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger
Russell, also known as Kororareka in the early 19th century, was the first permanent European settlement and port in New Zealand. It is situated in the Bay of Islands, in the far north of the North...
Dec 17, 2020• by njanowski
Where to See Lupins on the South Island
If you've seen pictures of New Zealand, you've probably seen fields of lupins in bloom. These pink, purple, and yellow flowers pop up by the thousands in the summer, dotting the countryside with...
Dec 4, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger
If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit you can't go to New Zealand and not go to the Hobbiton movie set. For me, it was a dream come true and a very emotional day as well. Here how...
Nov 26, 2020• by NatachaTravelBlogger
Our first stop on our trip to New Zealand was the beautiful town of Whangarei. Whangarei is a city in the Northland region of the North Island. We decided to stay in Whangarei because of its...
Cottage accommodation in Hahei - home of Cathedral Cove